Figurative Language Fiesta
“Her voice was like a mosquito buzzing in my ear.” What figurative language is used?
What is a simile?
What do the girls discover in the river near their home?
A dead man's body
“The air was stagnant and heavy, like it hadn't moved in years.” What does stagnant mean?
Still, not flowing or moving.
Which sister is the most responsible and cautious in these chapters?
Odilia
What might the river symbolize in these chapters?
A crossing point or place of change
“The sun was a blazing eye in the sky.” What type of figurative language is that?
What is a metaphor?
Why are the some of the girls hesitant to call the police after finding the body?
They fear their mother will get in trouble or not be believed
“Juanita gave her a scathing look and rolled her eyes.” Define scathing using clues.
Harsh or critical.
How many Garza sisters are there?
five
The body in the water could be seen as a symbol of what?
The beginning of a journey or mystery
“My heart jumped into my throat when I saw him.” What emotion is this describing, and how?
Fear or surprise; it's figurative language showing shock.
Who is the ghostly appartition we meet in Chapter 3?
La Llorona
“We were mesmerized by the glowing figure standing by the tree.” What does mesmerized mean?
Completely fascinated or hypnotized.
What happened to the girls' father?
He abondoned the family
Odilia hears a mysterious voice telling her to be brave. What theme does this introduce?
Spiritual guidance or destiny
“We were like five petals of the same flower.” What does this simile suggest about the sisters?
They are connected and part of a whole.
Who is the leader or narrator among the sisters?
Odilia
“Mama was always vigilant when we played by the river.” Use context clues to define vigilant.
watchful or alert
Which sister pushes hardest to go on the trip to Mexico?
Juanita
The sisters’ decision to keep the dead man a secret shows what about them?
Their loyalty to each other and independence
“The silence in the house was thick, like honey that hadn’t been stirred.” What mood does this imagery create?
Tension or discomfort
What decision do the sisters make at the end of Chapter 4?
to take the body to Mexico themselves
“Odilia spoke with conviction, even though she was scared.” What does conviction mean here?
strong belief or confidence
How does the girls' relationship with their mother affect their choices?
They want to protect her and not cause more stress.
The appearance of a glowing woman near the river hints at what symbolic figure?
La Llorona